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Are there 2 Laylatul Qadr or just one?
We all know that Laylatul Qadr is in one of the last 5 odd nights of Ramadan (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th or 29th). And as Allah SWT explains it's significance in Quran as > The night of Al-Qadr is better than a thousand months [Al-Qadr 97:3] Also Allaw SWT explains that angels decends on this night in t...
We all know that Laylatul Qadr is in one of the last 5 odd nights of Ramadan (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th or 29th). And as Allah SWT explains it's significance in Quran as
> The night of Al-Qadr is better than a thousand months [Al-Qadr 97:3]
Also Allaw SWT explains that angels decends on this night in the same Surah.
As there are different islamic dates around the globe. For example, if **Saudi Arabia has 20th Ramadan** night today, **in Pakistan we will have 19th night**. So when it will be **21st night in Saudi Arabia**, it will be 20th night in Pakistan. If let's say this year Laylatul Qadr comes on 21st night, we will have 20th night in Pakistan. Now my question is, **will there be 2 laylatul Qadars**. **One on 21st night in Saudi Arabia and one on 21st night in Pakistan (which will be the next night)** or there will be only one and the people in Pakistan will have to look it in the even nights. Will angels come on 2 different nights or just one night? Can anybody please explain? This question is in my mind since childhood and I never got a satisfactory answer.
As there are different islamic dates around the globe. For example, if **Saudi Arabia has 20th Ramadan** night today, **in Pakistan we will have 19th night**. So when it will be **21st night in Saudi Arabia**, it will be 20th night in Pakistan. If let's say this year Laylatul Qadr comes on 21st night, we will have 20th night in Pakistan. Now my question is, **will there be 2 laylatul Qadars**. **One on 21st night in Saudi Arabia and one on 21st night in Pakistan (which will be the next night)** or there will be only one and the people in Pakistan will have to look it in the even nights. Will angels come on 2 different nights or just one night? Can anybody please explain? This question is in my mind since childhood and I never got a satisfactory answer.
Faizan Khokhar
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Is my ghusl valid
I have the intention to do it and then i say bismillah and then I wash hands three times and then washing my private parts and then I do wudu and then I wash my hair till it’s wet and then I wash most body parts on right side three times and the same on the left and then I stand beneath water and ci...
I have the intention to do it and then i say bismillah and then I wash hands three times and then washing my private parts and then I do wudu and then I wash my hair till it’s wet and then I wash most body parts on right side three times and the same on the left and then I stand beneath water and circle around three times to wash all
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How does one ensure the narrative of evolution is compatible with the Qu'ran?
Evolution, as a theory describes how life arose on Earth; it draws a genealogical tree connecting all forms of life with Man included. The [physiognomy][1] of animals hints at a certain relationship; and the discovery and elaboration of genetics brings out this relationship more explicitly. In this...
Evolution, as a theory describes how life arose on Earth; it draws a genealogical tree connecting all forms of life with Man included.
The physiognomy of animals hints at a certain relationship; and the discovery and elaboration of genetics brings out this relationship more explicitly.
In this picture Man was not literally created; but one could say that the conditions for his creation was brought about - that is the universe which follows laws that have been discovered by disciplines such as physics or chemistry; when Allah created the universe then he created it with its laws that during the evolution of the universe allows for the evolution of Man.
The Qu'ran itself says Man was created from 'dust'; if we interpret dust as matter then this is true; a man himself is continually renewed by food and drink; and these are forms of matter; so we are continually renewing ourselves.
Is this position problematic?
Mozibur Ullah
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How does each page of the Kitab start and end with a new ayat?
This may be a stupid question but I’m new on my journey and was just wondering how each page of the Kitab fits its ayats so cleanly that no ayat continues onto the next page? Each page ends and starts with a new ayat. How was this organized?
This may be a stupid question but I’m new on my journey and was just wondering how each page of the Kitab fits its ayats so cleanly that no ayat continues onto the next page? Each page ends and starts with a new ayat. How was this organized?
Zaynab Omer
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Was Prophet Abraham (AS) the first person to see grey hair (become old), the first person to trim moustach, and the first person who got circumcised?
There is a report from Saeed bin ibn al-Musayyub in Malik's Muwatta that states the following:- > Yahya related to me from Malik from Yahya ibn Said that Said ibn > al-Musayyub said, **"Ibrahim, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, > was the first to give hospitality to the guest and the first p...
There is a report from Saeed bin ibn al-Musayyub in Malik's Muwatta that states the following:-
> Yahya related to me from Malik from Yahya ibn Said that Said ibn
> al-Musayyub said, **"Ibrahim, may Allah bless him and grant him peace,
> was the first to give hospitality to the guest and the first person to
> be circumcised and the first person to trim the moustache and the
> first person to see grey hair.** He said, 'O Lord! What is this?'
> Allah the Blessed, the Exalted, said, 'It is dignity, Ibrahim.' He
> said, 'Lord, increase me in dignity!' "
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> Yahya said that he had heard Malik say, "One takes from the moustache
> until the edge of the lip appears, that is the rim. One does not cut
> if off completely so that one mutilates oneself." - [Muwatta Malik, Book
> 49, Hadith 1677](https://sunnah.com/urn/516560)
**Can someone please explain me the highlighted part of this narration?**
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Why is lying a major sin?
As I and in all probability all of you know, lie or Kezb is counted as a major sin or in other word it is considered as Kabaer (majors) sin. But the question which I am looking for its answer is that what the reason(s) is that Islam declares this act as a major act? In other word, what is its negati...
As I and in all probability all of you know, lie or Kezb is counted as a major sin or in other word it is considered as Kabaer (majors) sin. But the question which I am looking for its answer is that what the reason(s) is that Islam declares this act as a major act? In other word, what is its negative point(s) which made it as a major sin and is there any hadith about its reason?
*Note: both Shia and Sunni perspective would be appreciated.*
اللهم صل علی محمد و آل محمد
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Is sarcasm lying?
Salam is being sarcastic a form of lying? I was talking to my brother and he said something and I was like "oh sorry, my bad" in a sarcastic way, does that count as lying? And also when they know you are being sarcastic/joking is that okay?
Salam is being sarcastic a form of lying? I was talking to my brother and he said something and I was like "oh sorry, my bad" in a sarcastic way, does that count as lying? And also when they know you are being sarcastic/joking is that okay?
tuma
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Is Islam really a religion of peace?
I would like to ask, is Islam really a religion of peace? My question arises because, why in some of your Quranic verses does Allah encourage you to kill specially those who do not believe in Islam? Quran ([2:191-193][1]) And Fight for the cause of Allah? Quran ([2:244][2]) And your God will kill th...
I would like to ask, is Islam really a religion of peace?
My question arises because, why in some of your Quranic verses does Allah encourage you to kill specially those who do not believe in Islam?
Quran (2:191-193 )
And Fight for the cause of Allah? Quran (2:244 )
And your God will kill those who do not accept this religion. Quran (3:56 )
I am a Catholic so to speak, and I made this question as a part of my research paper. Since I do not know any Muslim, I thought of asking it here. I ask for your wisdom, that is all.
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Is it haram to sell virtual points in video games for betting?
As a game developer, I've been offered a job involving a video game where players can purchase virtual points with real money, which cannot be exchanged for real money. The points are only used for playing games online, and free points are also given to all players daily. The game allows two players...
As a game developer, I've been offered a job involving a video game where players can purchase virtual points with real money, which cannot be exchanged for real money. The points are only used for playing games online, and free points are also given to all players daily. The game allows two players to bet their points, and the winner receives all the points/coins. I believe this is a form of gambling, but I'm uncertain.
Saad Ali
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According to the Qur'an or Hadith, is it permissible for a Muslim to lie in some circumstances?
According to the Qur'an or Hadith, is it permissible for a Muslim to lie in some circumstances? If so, under what circumstance may a Muslim lie?
According to the Qur'an or Hadith, is it permissible for a Muslim to lie in some circumstances?
If so, under what circumstance may a Muslim lie?
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Is it permissible to build a sponsorship platform that allows betting sites as an "opt-in" choice for users?
**I am currently planning to launch a digital platform that connects sponsorship seekers (e.g., athletes, sports teams, influencers, social or educational events) with potential sponsors (brands). I want to ensure that my business model and income are 100% Halal according to Islamic Sharia.** In the...
**I am currently planning to launch a digital platform that connects sponsorship seekers (e.g., athletes, sports teams, influencers, social or educational events) with potential sponsors (brands). I want to ensure that my business model and income are 100% Halal according to Islamic Sharia.**
In the sports industry, betting and gambling companies are major sponsors. I am considering a system with the following logic:
By default, the platform will only show Halal/Ethical brands.
However, I am thinking of adding a feature where a user (seeker) can manually "opt-in" or check a box to receive sponsorship offers from betting or gambling companies.
If the user chooses to opt-in, the platform will facilitate the connection and I might earn a service fee or commission from that transaction.
My specific concerns are:
1. As the developer and owner of the platform, would I be sinful for providing the infrastructure and "option" for Haram activities, even if the choice is made by the user?
2. Would the commission or service fee earned from a betting site sponsorship be considered Haram, even if the user explicitly requested to see those sponsors?
3. To discourage betting sites, if I include a clause in my Terms of Service (ToS) that any betting site registering under a false category will have its payment forfeited, can I keep that money as a penalty, or must it be donated to charity?
I want to build a sustainable business but do not want to compromise on Sharia principles. What is the scholarly view on this "opt-in" model for prohibited industries?
MQ_Muslim
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Can we offer voluntary prayers as charity/sadaqah, so that Allah removes our difficulties?
I have heard a hadith which says that indeed, sadaqah/charity postpones/removes a coming adversity. I have also heard that we can offer voluntary prayer (like 2 nafl) as sadaqa (even though I have not been able to find an authentic reference from Quran or hadith). These days I am going through a lot...
I have heard a hadith which says that indeed, sadaqah/charity postpones/removes a coming adversity.
I have also heard that we can offer voluntary prayer (like 2 nafl) as sadaqa (even though I have not been able to find an authentic reference from Quran or hadith).
These days I am going through a lot of trials, one after the other (which encompasses monetary and valuables' loss, multiple incidents of theft, problems at work place, health issues). So I want to give charity, so that Allah, by His grace and mercy, removes upcoming difficulties and make it easy for me inshaAllah.
The question is that since I am short of cash at the moment, can I offer nafl/voluntary prayers as sadaqa?
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Implications of fana an naar ( ending of hellfire)
I have started to believe that Hellfire is going to end after thousands and thousands of years based on following report. ʿAbd ibn Humayd, who is among the most esteemed scholars of hadith, narrated in his well-known tafsir: He said: Sulaiman ibn Harb narrated to us, Hammad ibn Salamah narrated to u...
I have started to believe that Hellfire is going to end after thousands and thousands of years based on following report.
ʿAbd ibn Humayd, who is among the most esteemed scholars of hadith, narrated in his well-known tafsir: He said: Sulaiman ibn Harb narrated to us, Hammad ibn Salamah narrated to us, from Thabit, from al-Hasan al-Basri, who said: ʿUmar said, __**“If the people of the Fire were to remain in the Fire for a period equal to the sand of ʿAlij, there would still be a day when they are brought out.”**__
Source: Al-Radd ʿalā man qāla bifanāʾ al-jannah wa al-nār Ibn Taymiyyah Pg 49-55
My question is what happens to disbeliving jinn and men who exit hellfire. Do they enter lowest levels of jannah as per some opinions or do they enter araf, the place between jannah and jahannum.
My question is what happens to disbeliving jinn and men who exit hellfire. Do they enter lowest levels of jannah as per some opinions or do they enter araf, the place between jannah and jahannum.
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What was the age of ibn Abbas (May Allah have mercy on have) at the time of Prophet Muhammad's (SAW) death?
I'm confused whether the age of Ibn Abbas (May Allah be pleased on him) was 8 or 13 at time of the death of Muhammad (SAW). I've read a book which says, it is 8. But in different websites, it says, 13. In Wikipedia, they have failed to provide any references to support "13". However, even if they gi...
I'm confused whether the age of Ibn Abbas (May Allah be pleased on him) was 8 or 13 at time of the death of Muhammad (SAW).
I've read a book which says, it is 8.
But in different websites, it says, 13.
In Wikipedia, they have failed to provide any references to support "13". However, even if they give, I don't care. Their references are not always reliable.
In other website, they have also failed to provide references to support "13".
So plz answer with references from the books of the reliable and renowned scholars so that they can be cited as reference or from such type website for example: Islamqa.
I mean, I want a reliable references. Not from any website.
That's why, I would be thankful if anyone give references from the books of scholars.
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Does intention (niyyah) have to be consciously formulated before every act of worship?
In Islamic practice, niyyah (intention) is a fundamental part of many acts of worship, such as prayer, fasting, Hajj, and zakat. However, there seems to be some variation in how intention is understood: Some scholars emphasize conscious and explicit intention before every act, while others say that...
In Islamic practice, niyyah (intention) is a fundamental part of many acts of worship, such as prayer, fasting, Hajj, and zakat. However, there seems to be some variation in how intention is understood:
Some scholars emphasize conscious and explicit intention before every act, while others say that the mere decision to perform the act at the proper time is sufficient, since Allah knows what is in the heart.
Is it necessary to consciously formulate the niyyah before each act of worship, or is an internal, implicit awareness enough?
For example:
If a person wakes up for Fajr, performs wudu, and begins praying without explicitly stating the niyyah is the prayer valid?
In fasting during Ramadan, is waking up for suhoor and abstaining from food enough to count as a valid fast, even if one forgets to explicitly think, “I am now fasting”?
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Name my daughter Syedzadi
Assalamualikum, Can I name my daughter "Syedzadi"? It means "Daughter of Syed" Please answer.
Assalamualikum,
Can I name my daughter "Syedzadi"?
It means "Daughter of Syed"
Please answer.
Hina Nawaz
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Why is hair covering a thing?
This is a question that is applicable to all religions. I read that all major religions have some ruling for covering the hair for women. In my experience in Islam it is more strict. In Islam, what is the reason for that?
This is a question that is applicable to all religions. I read that all major religions have some ruling for covering the hair for women. In my experience in Islam it is more strict.
In Islam, what is the reason for that?
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Was Jesus a Jew at all?
First of all: what I mean here by “Jew” is nationality/race and not religion. The question of whether Jesus was a Jew therefore means whether Jesus was an Israeli, i.e. a descendant of Jacob/Israel. The focus here is not on whether Jesus was a Jew from a religious point of view, i.e. whether he was...
First of all: what I mean here by “Jew” is nationality/race and not religion. The question of whether Jesus was a Jew therefore means whether Jesus was an Israeli, i.e. a descendant of Jacob/Israel. The focus here is not on whether Jesus was a Jew from a religious point of view, i.e. whether he was a follower of Judaism.
Was Jesus a Jew at all? He had no Jewish father, he is not from Jewish sperm. According to the Bible, a child inherits the nationality from the father. Two examples: 1. The wife of Joseph was a Gentile (Egyptian), and with her he made two children, Ephraim and Manasseh. Although their mother was a Gentile, they are still called Israelis because their father was an Israeli. They inherited their father's nationality. 2. Moses allowed the men of Israel to take Gentile women, but he didn't allow them to take Gentile men for Israeli women.
Since Jesus did not come out of Jewish sperm, he can't be a Jew by nationality. It's wrong to say that Jesus was a "half-Jew" because his mother was a Jew. In the Bible, there is no such thing like "half". You are what your father is. If your father is Italian and your mother is Spanish, then you are Italian. You are not half-italian and half-spanish. You are what your father is because out of his sperm you came.
However, if someone wants to claim that the nationality goes from mother to child, then he must agree that Ephraim and Manasseh were not Israelis but Egyptians since their mother was Egyptian. He must also agree that Obed was not an Israeli but a Moabite since his mother Ruth was a Moabite. If he does not agree, then his position is hypocritical.
I have opened this topic in other communities but they have all been closed. I am opening this topic here now because Jesus also plays a major role in Islam and the question of his nationality is certainly not an unimportant issue for Muslims.
Since Jesus has no human father, he cannot biologically belong to any nationality. What does this mean now?
Jlem
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Explanation of the Hadith about prayer for the scholars
> Hadith "وعن أبي أمامة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم > قال: "فضل العالم على العابد كفضلي على أدناكم" ثم قال رسول الله > صلى الله عليه وسلم : "إن الله وملائكته وأهل السماوات والأرض حتى > النملة في جحرها وحتى الحوت ليصلون على معلمي الناس الخير" ((رواه > الترمذي وقال:...
> Hadith "وعن أبي أمامة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم
> قال: "فضل العالم على العابد كفضلي على أدناكم" ثم قال رسول الله
> صلى الله عليه وسلم : "إن الله وملائكته وأهل السماوات والأرض حتى
> النملة في جحرها وحتى الحوت ليصلون على معلمي الناس الخير" ((رواه
> الترمذي وقال: حديث حسن. ))." Abu Umamah (May Allah be
> pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "The
> superiority of the learned over the devout worshipper is like my
> superiority over the most inferior amongst you (in good deeds)." He
> went on to say, "Allah, His angels, the dwellers of the heaven and the
> earth, and even the ant in its hole and the fish (in water) supplicate
> in favour of those who teach people knowledge."
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> [At-Tirmidhi 2685].
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> Riyad as-Salihin, 1387
In the end of the Hadith "**those who teach people knowledge**" is it referring to anyone who teaches people knowledge or A scholar from the context before. If it is referring to the scholar then who are the scholars according to this Hadith? Is it just someone who has knowledge about Deen or someone who is like a formal scholar as we understand today?
Yusha
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Are we supposed to fight everyone and kill those who disbelieve?
It is narrated in Ibn Ishaq 992: > اغزوا جميعا في سبيل الله، فقاتلوا من كفر بالله > >“fight everyone in the way of allah and kill those who disbelieve in allah“ I know Ibn Ishaq is generally a weak source, however I'd like to know just how weak this is. Does it reach the level of fabrication for exa...
It is narrated in Ibn Ishaq 992:
> اغزوا جميعا في سبيل الله، فقاتلوا من كفر بالله
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>“fight everyone in the way of allah and kill those who disbelieve in allah“
I know Ibn Ishaq is generally a weak source, however I'd like to know just how weak this is.
Does it reach the level of fabrication for example? Likewise, what is the context of the situation? If this is a general narration applicable for everyone, does it not contradict the fact we are only supposed to kill non-combatants and ask for Jizya beforehand?
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